Fire Technology Testing Services |
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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Fire Technology Department conducts standard tests (below) in accordance with strict standard fire test methods used in industries: |
SwRI's testing laboratories and Listing, Labeling and Follow-up Inspections Program are accredited through federal, state, international and other various agencies. FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Dr. Marc L.
Janssens, Director |
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To learn more about fire technology capabilities at SwRI, visit our site at fire.swri.org. |
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| STANDARD TESTS | DESCRIPTION |
CONTACT |
| 10 CFR 50 | Fire Tests of Penetration Seals, Protective Envelope and Flexible Barriers |
Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| 10 CFR 71 | Package and Transportation of Radioactive Material |
Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
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Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets |
David Ewan, (210) 522-5469 |
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| 16 CFR, Section 1500.45 | Determining Extremely Flammable Contents of Self-Pressurized Containers (Similar to ASTM D 3065) |
Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718 |
| 33 CFR/Part 154 Appendix A | Guidelines for Detonation Flame Arresters |
Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| 33 CFR/Part 154 Appendix B | Standard Specification for Tank Vent Flame Arresters | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ABD 0031 | Fire-Smoke-Toxicity (FST) Test Specification (Airbus Industries) |
Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863 |
| AC11 Sect. 5.4 | Freeze/Thaw Test |
Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| AC11 Sect. 5.3.5 and Sect. 5.4.5 | Comparative Bond Test |
Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| AC24 | Sections 6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11 Exterior Insulation and Finish System | Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| AC59 | Direct-applies Exterior Finish System | Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| AITM 2.0007 | Determination of the Specific Optical Smoke Density of Aircraft Interior materials | Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863 |
| AITM 3.0005 |
Determination of Specific Gas Components of Smoke Generated by Aircraft Interior Materials |
Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863 |
| ANI/MAERP | Fire Tests of Protective Envelope Systems |
Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| ASTM (Various) | Flash Point, Open and Closed Cup (and Fire Point) | Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM C 1166 | Flame Propagation of Dense and Cellular Elastomeric Gaskets and Accessories |
Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM D 568 | Flammability of Flexible Plastics |
Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM D 635 | Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a Horizontal Position |
Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM D 1692 | Flammability of Plastic Sheeting and Cellular Plastics |
Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM D 1929 | Ignition Properties of Plastics |
Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM D 2015 | Gross Calorific value of Coal and Coke by the Adiabatic Bomb Calorimeter |
Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM D 2540 | Drop-Weight Sensitivity of Liquid Monopropellants | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM D 2584 | Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins |
Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| ASTM D 2859 | Flammability of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials |
Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM D 2863 | Standard Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index) |
Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM D 3014 | Flame Height, Time of Burning, Mass Loss of Rigid Thermoset Cellular Plastics in a Vertical Position |
Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM D 3065 | Determining Extremely Flammable and Flammable Contents of Self-Pressurized Containers (Similar to 16 CFR, Section 1500.45) |
Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718 |
| ASTM D 3675 | ASTM Test for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Energy Source |
Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863 |
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Standard Test Method for Determining the Corrosive Effect of Combustion Products Using the Cone Corrosimeter |
Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
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| ASTM E 84 | Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718 |
| ASTM E 108 | Fire Tests of Roof Coverings |
Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| ASTM E 119 | Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials |
Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| ASTM E 136 | Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C (1382°F) |
Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM E 152 | Fire Tests of Door Assemblies |
Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| ASTM E 162 | Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source |
Amber Faw, (210) 522-38630 |
| ASTM E 476 | Thermal Instability of Confined Condensed Phase Systems (Confinement Test) | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 487 | Constant-Temperature Stability of Chemical Materials | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 582 | Minimum Ignition Energy and Quenching Distance in Gaseous Mixtures | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 648 | Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source [NIST (NBS) Flooring Radiant Panel] |
Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863 |
| ASTM E 659 | Standard Test Method for Autoignition Temperature of Liquid Chemicals | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 662 | Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials (Smoke Chamber) |
Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863 |
| ASTM E 680 | Drop Weight Impact Sensitivity of Solid-Phase Hazardous Materials | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 681 | Concentration Limits of Flammability of Chemicals | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 695-97 | Method for Measuring Relative Resistance of Wall, Floor, and Roof Constructions to Impact Loading | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 771 | Spontaneous Heating Tendency of Materials | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 789 | Standard Test Method for Dust Explosions in a 1.2-Litre Closed Cylindrical Vessel | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 800 | Gas Sampling Protocol |
Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863 |
| ASTM E 814 | Fire Tests of Through Penetrations (Seals) |
Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| ASTM E 918 | Standard Practice for Determining Limits of Flammability at Elevated Temperature and Pressure | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 970 | Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source (Utilizes E 648 test apparatus-modified) |
Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863 |
| ASTM E 1226 | Pressure and Rate of Pressure Rise for Combustible Dust | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 1232 | Temperature Limit of Flammability of Chemicals | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 1233 | Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Differential |
Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| ASTM E 1273 | Standard Specification for Tank Vent Flame Arresters | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 1317 | Flammability of Marine Surface Finishes |
Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863 |
| ASTM E 1321 | Determining Material Ignition and Flame Spread Properties |
Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863 |
| ASTM E 1352 | Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies | Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM E 1353 | Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture | Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM E 1354 | Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter (Cone Calorimeter) |
Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM E 1491 |
Standard Test Method for Minimum Autoignition Temperature of Dust Clouds |
Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 1515 | Minimum Explosible Concentration of Combustible Dusts | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 1529 | Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assemblies |
Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| ASTM E 1537 | Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture | Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718 David Ewan, (210) 522-5469 |
| ASTM E 1590 | Fire Testing of Mattresses | David Ewan, (210) 522-5469 |
| ASTM E 1725 | Fire Tests of Fire-Resistive Barrier Systems for Electrical System Components | Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| ASTM E 1740 | Determining the Heat Release Rate and Other Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Wallcovering Composites Using a Cone Calorimeter | Christina Gomez, (210) 522-3280 |
| ASTM E 1822 | Fire Testing of Stacked Chairs | Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718 David Ewan, (210) 522-5469 |
| ASTM E 1966 | Fire-Resistive Joint Systems | Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| ASTM E 1995 | Measurement of Smoke Obscuration Using a Conical Radiant Source in a Single Closed Chamber, With the Test Specimen Oriented Horizontally | Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863 |
| ASTM E 2010 | Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Window Assemblies | Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| ASTM E 2019 | Standard Test Method for Minimum Ignition Energy of a Dust Cloud in Air | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 2021 | Standard Test Method for Hot-Surface Ignition Temperature of Dust Layers | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM E 2079 | Limiting Oxygen (Oxidant) Concentration in Gases and Vapors | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM F 1173 | Fire and Hydrostatic Tests of Composite Pipe. Similar to IMO A.753(18) |
Jason Huczek, (210) 522-3632 |
| ASTM F 1273 | Standard Specifications for Tank Vent Flame Arrestors | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM F 1387 | Specification for Performance of Piping and Tubing Mechanically Attached Fittings | Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971 |
| ASTM G 72 | Autogenous Ignition Temperature of Liquids and Solids in a High-Pressure Oxygen-Enriched Environment | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM G 74 | Ignition Sensitivity of Materials to Gaseous Fluid Impact | Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483 |
| ASTM G 125 |